Restorative Aide

Essential Job Functions

• Identify special resident problems and report them to the charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing.
• Carry out resident rounds daily and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Communicate any findings and actions taken to the charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing.
• Provide restorative or rehabilitative care by following the guidelines established by the Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapists.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
• Assist residents in fostering independence through teaching and encouraging Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, and ambulation).
• Report to the Director of Nursing, charge nurse, and restorative nurse the resident’s response to treatment.
• Document specific restorative interventions on appropriate flow sheets.
• Maintain the use of assistive devices, splints, etc., as directed by the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and/or Physician.
• Aid residents in group and/or individual exercise programs using both active and passive range of motion, muscle toning, and ambulation.
• Aid residents in transferring from the bed, chair, wheelchair, and toilet using appropriate equipment (person for assist, gait belts, mechanical lift, grab bars, transfer slings, etc.).
• Aid residents in preventing decubitus ulcers, skin tears, joint contractures, etc., by properly placing position- surveys, pillows, and protective padding when the resident is unable to help him/herself.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes more with assistance.
• Regular movements such as balancing, bending, crouching, fingering, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive movement, standing, and stooping.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• A current CT CNA Certification is required.
• Must participate in on-going continuing education.

Required Skills

• Dependability, responsibility, and setting a positive example for all other staff.
• A passion for excellent resident care, compliance processes, and methodologies, along with a willingness to continuously learn.
• The ability to work both independently and within a team.
• A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task.

Benefits

• Affordable Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Excellent benefits, growth and advancement opportunities.